St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield

URN: 108391 • Rowlands Gill NE39 2JE

Overview

Name
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield
URN
108391
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Joanna Bircham (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01207545972
Website
Visit
Address
Whinfield Way, Rowlands Gill NE39 2JE

Summary

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Rowlands Gill, Gateshead, is a small mixed primary school catering to 82 pupils, with a capacity of 105. As part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, the school fosters a caring and supportive environment underpinned by Catholic values. The school welcomes families of all faiths, promoting inclusivity while maintaining its Catholic ethos.

The school’s motto, "Work hard, love and learn," reflects its commitment to nurturing students academically and socially. The curriculum is designed to build knowledge and skills through to Year 6, ensuring pupils are well-prepared for their next educational steps. St Joseph's emphasizes a strong partnership with its feeder school, St. Thomas More, to provide a seamless educational experience.

St Joseph's prioritises communication with parents through regular newsletters and updates, fostering a strong sense of community. The school encourages parental involvement and strives to keep families informed about school activities and student achievements, reinforcing the collaborative spirit of the school community.

Key details

LA
Gateshead
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
105
Pupils
82
Boys
43
Girls
39
FSM %
26.80
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-09-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Tyne and Wear

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 82 43 39 105 26.80
2024-09-11 93 45 48 112 23.70
2023-09-11 103 49 54 112 13.60
2022-09-11 103 49 54 112 13.60
2021-09-11 106 48 58 112 12.30
2020-09-11 106 53 53 112 14.20

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